6-9 COMPARATIVE COSTS OF SERVING COFFEE AND MILK IN SELECTED OREGON RESTAURANTS bY" Jerry Colburn and S. Kent Christensen Miscellaneous Paper 59 July 3958 Agricultural Experiment Station Oregon State College Corvallis TAME OF CONTENTS Page Summary 1 Introduction 2 Purpose of Study General Procedures Selection of Restaurants Collection of Data Methods of Allocating Joint Costs 2 2 3 3 . • Comparative Costs of Serving Coffee and Milk . ... ' ..... Summary of Costs for Serving Coffee and Milk. . . Element Costs in Serving Coffee and Milk Product Costs Labor Costs. .. . . Equipment Costs Serving Equipment Costs • . • . • Miscellaneous Supply Costs Analysis of Physical Inputs. . . . Products Used Coffee Cream. 0 Sugar Water and Ice Milk • Labor Allocating Joint Costs . Washing and Bussing Dishes Equipment . . • Depreciation and Maintenance . Water, Gas, and Electricity. . Serving Equipment Supplies 2 . 4 5 . 7 7 9 11 11 • • • • • 15 15 15 15 15 15 17 17 19 19 21 21 23 23 23 COMPARATIVE COSTS OF SERVING COFFEE AND MILK IN SELECTED OREGON RESTAURANTS Jerry Colburn mad S. Kent Christensen* Summary The purpose of this study was to measure the costs of serving coffee and milk in selected Oregon restaurants and to determine how much, if any, additional charge for milk could be justified on a cost basis. The information needed to compare the costs of serving these beverages was obtained from an intensive study of four western Oregon restaurants. These restaurants were selected to represent a cross section of the restaurant industry in this area. Costs associated with milk were found to exceed those for coffee by a maximum of 1.25 cents per guest served. In two of the restaurants this cost spread was 0.68 and 1.12 cents respectively. In the remaining restaurant it was found that milk could be served for about one-half cent less than coffee. Variations in these cost spreads were due mainly to the differences in the size of the average milk serving, which ranged from 5.0 to 7.5 ounces. Assuming these restaurants represent a cross section of the industry, these costs indicate there is little justification for the current practice in many restaurants of charging 5 to 15 cents extra for milk served to guests. Cost information developed in this study does not reflect the total cost of either beverage to the restaurant. No attempt was made to measure costs associated -with overhead expenses such as rent or management salary. An analysis designed to compare coffee and milk on a total-cost basis would tend to equate the cost of the two beverages in those restaurants where coffee costs were lower than those for milk. The study revealed a potential solution for those attempting to eliminate the pricing differential where it can be shown that some justification remains on the basis of cost. This would be to equate the costs of the two beverages by varying the size of the milk serving. For example, in the restaurant which served a 7.5-ounce glass of milk, the cost for coffee and milk could be equalized by reducing the size of the average serving of milk to 6.5 ounces. The comparative cost per guest served for the two beverages would then be 5.50 cents for coffee and 5.36 cents for milk. Similarly, the restaurant which served 5.0 ounces of milk could increase its serving to approximately 6 ounces in equating the cost of preparing and serving coffee and milk. While altering the size of the milk serving would effectively equate the total costs of the two beverages, further study is needed to, determine the range within which size of serving could be adjusted, and also whether such action would actually affect consumption of fluid milk in restaurants. Former Graduate Research Assistant and. Associate Professor, respectively. -2INTRODUCTION Restaurant operators throughout the nation commonly charge 5 to 15 cents more for milk than for competing beverages such as coffee when served with dinners. In some instances this differential has been extended to include ala carte orders as well. Opposition to this practice by interested individuals and groups has grown as the dairy industry has intensified its search for ways of expanding fluid milk markets. Opponents of this practice contend that it cannot be justified on a cost basis. This group generally believes that elimination of the price differential would expand significantly consumption of milk as a beverage in restaurants. Some restaurant operators accept this viewpoint and offer milk to their customers at the same price as coffee and other competing beverages. The majority of the restaurant operators attempt to justify the extra charge for milk by pointing to the higher product cost for this beverage. Furthermore, it is often believed that the demand for milk is relatively stable and would not increase appreciably if the differential were removed. PURPOSE OF STUDY It was the purpose of this study to measure the various costs of preparing and serving coffee and milk in selected Oregon restaurants, No attempt was made to develop the total or absolute costs of preparing and serving the two beverages. Only those costs which were considered to vary between coffee and milk were measured. Such costs as building repairs and depreciation, manager's salary, etc., were not considered in the analysis. The restaurants included in this study were selected to represent a cross section of those found in the region. The costs determined for these restaurants were developed as a basis for evaluating the general pricing policy currently in existence for coffee and milk. More specifically, the study was undertaken to determine how much, if any, additional charge for milk normally could be justified on a cost basis. GENERAL PROCEDURES Selection of Restaurants In the early stages of the project development, it was anticipated that a survey-type study would be most effective because of the wider application possible from data collected from a large number of restaurants operating under a variety of conditions. However, none of the restaurant operators were able to provide the detailed cost data needed for this type of study. Thus it was necessary to make an intensive investigation of each restaurant selected for study. This requirement limited the scope of the study to a small number of restaurants. Based upon preliminary investigations, four restaurants representative of the industry were selected for intensive study. Detailed data on the size and nature of the restaurants are contained in the appendix. The"restaurax ts were designated, from largest to smalleet, as A, B, Cs and D. Collection of Data The basic data included in this study were collected over a three-day period in the middle of the week during the months of June and July, 1957. Prices or values applied to physical inputs in arriving at dollar costs were obtained from the restaurant records at this time. Other data collected included the amounts of products used; labor, power, fuel, and water requirements; kinds and value of equipment used; kinds and numbers of dishes and silverware used; number of guests served; and other related information. Methods of Allocating Joint Costs A number of tasks in the operation of a restaurant are indirectly related to every food and beverage item served to guests. These tasks may be considered as joint services essential to the successful merchandising of the items appearing on the menu. The costs incurred in providing these services must be covered by the receipts obtained from the sale of the various items. In determining the costs of preparing and serving coffee and milk, the problem became one of allocating to each beverage an equitable portion of the joint costs involved. Two basic methods of allocating these joint costs were employed in this study: (1) the number of physical units handled, and (2) the relative value of the beverage in the average guest check. In situations where the cost of providing the service was directly related to the number of physical units handled, allocations were made on this basis. This was the situation in allocating the equipment and labor costs for washing and bussing dishes. Since the cost of this operation is largely determined by the total number of dishes washed, the portion of the total cost allocated to each beverage was determined by the number of pieces that each contributed to the total. The second method of allocating joint costs was followed when the costs to be allocated could not be determined by physical counts, as in the dishwashing operation. Taking guest orders and preparing checks is an example of this type of joint cost. No direct charge is made for this service, so the cost must be covered by the cash receipts from the sale of items ordered. If the guest orders a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, the cost of taking the order and preparing the check must be covered by the beverage served. If the guest has a complete dinner with beverage, the cost should be distributed among all items purchased. Joint costs of this nature were allocated to each beverage according to its relative value in the average guest check of those guests including the respective beverage in their orders. Costs allocated in this manner included: serving water, cleaning up, taking orders and preparing checks, and idle time. In addition to the two major allocations discussed above, it was found necessary to make several other allocations or allowances. In instances where two items such as tea and coffee were served in the same china, it was necessary -4to charge a portion of the breakage costs to each beverage. It also was necessary to allocate a portion of certain products such as cream and sugar to the various uses other than coffee. In order to present the costs for the various elements on a per-guest basis, the employees , consumption of coffee and milk and a commensurate share of labor, depreciation, etc., were removed from each element before the unit costs of serving guests were computed. COMPARATIVE COSTS OF SERVING COFFEE AND MILK After the various physical inputs involved in preparing and serving coffee and milk were collected and allocated to the respective beverages, current prices were applied to them to determine the total cost of each element or input.L1 Prices obtained from the restaurants (Table 1) were adjusted to remove the effect of all reported discounts on coffee and milk and rental charges on coffee equipment. Rental charges for the milkdispensing equipment could not be accurately ascertained and are therefore included in the reported product cost for milk. Table 1. Price and Wage Rates Used in Determining the Costs of Serving Coffee and Milk, Four Oregon Restaurants, Three-Day Period, June-July, 1957 Item Products: Coffee Cream Sugar ice Milk Labor: Waitress Kitchen Utilities: Water Gas Electricity Supplies: Washing compound Disinfectant Napkins Price or wage for restaurant C B Unit $ lb. qt. lb. lb. gal. hr. hr. 100 cu, ft, therm kwh lb. lb. 100 $ $ $ 0.89 0.86 .45 .45 0.835 .465 0.85 .45 .098 .098 .099 .012 .012 .012 .102 .012 .88 .884 .85 .854 .90 1.00 .145 .146 ,414 .165 .099 .90 1,00 1.10 1.00 .145 .151 ,014 .221 .209 .017 .165 .09 .225 .18 .25 .10 1.00 1.00 .192 ,245 .020 .19 .10 The procedures for collecting and allocating physical input information and the data collected are reported in detail in the next chapter, -5- The total costs developed for each element were divided by the number of guests served to determine unit costs. In the case of coffee, the unit cost per cup of coffee brewed also was determined, and is included in all tables to show the effect of coffee refills on costs.L1 Summary of Costs for Servin Coffee and Milk A summary of the various costs associated with preparing and serving coffee and milk is shown in Table 2. It will os noted that the total costs developed for serving coffee varied considerably between restaurants. This also is true of the costs developed for serving milk. The variation in costs was influenced largely by the product and labor costs. For coffee, the variation in product cost largely was due to differences in the rate of cream consumption and secondly, to differences in the percentage of coffee which was served as refills. It will be noted that the cost for refill coffee both from the standpoint of product and labor cost is important. Differences in labor costs for coffee also were influenced rather importantly by differences in the costs of washing and bussing dishes. The variation in the total costs shown for milk results mainly from the variation in the size of the milk serving, which ranged from 5 to 7.5 ounces, The product costs of milk account for about 75% of the costs of serving the beverage. In restaurant C, product costs of milk actually exceeded the total costs related to coffee. When the product cost of milk is excluded, the remaining costs are remarkably uniform among the various restaurants. Differences among these other costs reflect the unique characteristics of the particular operation and tend to cancel out when added together. The costs associated with milk exceeded those for coffee by a maximum of 1.25 cents per guest served in restaurant C. Milk costs in restaurants B and D were found to exceed the comparable costs for coffee by .68 and 1.12 cents respectively for each guest served. In restaurant A it was found that coffee costs per guest served exceeded those for milk by .49 cent. The cost figures shown in this table do not reflect the total costs of either beverage to the restaurant. No attempt was made to measure the costs associated with overhead expenses such as rent or management t s salary. An analysis designed to compare coffee and milk costs on a total-cost basis would tend to further equate the costs of the two beverages in those restaurants where coffee costs were lower than those for milk. This would be true because of the allocation procedure wherein a larger portion of the overhead costs would be allocated to coffee because of its greater importance in the guest check. Another factor which has not been taken into consideration in this a Three of the four restaurants included in this study had a stated policy of charging guests for coffee refills on ala carte orders. This practice generally is accepted throughout the restaurant industry. 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The bulk of these orders were on an ale carte basis with relatively small values. The management in this restaurant estimated from past experience that nearly all of this trade would shift to coffee in colder months. The effect of such a trend would be to materially reduce the value of the average order containing coffee. This in turn would result in coffee being charged a larger percentage of the joint costs of serving guests and would increase costs of serving coffee on a per-guest basis. Similarly, an increase in the number of dinner guests ordering coffee tends to increase the cost of serving this beverage because of the greater percentage of coffee refills associated with dinner sales. Further study is needed to determine the relative importance of these seasonal fluctuations in coffee sales, The study revealed a potential solution for eliminating price differential where it can be shown that some justification remains on the basis of cost. This would be to equate the costs of the two beverages by varying the siy/e of the milk serving. For example, in restaurant B the average serving of milk was found to be 7.5 ounces with a corresponding cost per serving of L.83 cents. The costs in this instance could be equalized by reducing the size of the average serving by approximately one ounce. This would result in a serving of 6.5 ounces, with a product cost of 4,01 cents. The comparative costs for the two beverages would then be 5.50 cents for coffee and 5.36 cents for milk. Similarly, the size of the milk serving in restaurant A could be increased from 5 to approximately 6 ounces in equating the cost of preparing and serving coffee and milk. 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Refills in restaurants A, C, and D accounted for 30%, 18%, and 13% of the total number of servings respectively. Milk product costs were found to be considerably higher than were the product costs of coffee. In the four restaurants studied the cost of milk alone accounted for 72% to 78% of the total cost developed for the beverage. The extreme variation in milk product costs among the restaurants was due almost entirely to differences in the size of the average serving. The average serving size-ranged from 5.0 ounces -in restaurant A to 7.5 ounces in restaurant B. The average serving in restaurants C and D was 6.5 and 6.0 ounces. Labor Costs The labor costs per unit of coffee and milk are shown in Table 1. The various labor costs related to coffee are shown to be consistently higher than the comparable costs shown for milk. The costs of those tasks directly related to coffee are somewhat higher than the comparable costs for milk because of the additional costs associated with coffee refills. The costs shown for the indirect or joint tasks associated with coffee also are higher than the comparable costs for milk because of the methods employed in allocating these indirect costs. That is, coffee represented a larger portion of the average guest check than did milk. Therefore, the, cost of each element allocated by this method was proportionally higher for coffee. In a similar manner, the labor costs allocated upon the basis of the number of dishes washed also were higher for coffee than milk because each serving of coffee contributes a proportionally greater share of dishes mashed, The most important element of labor cost, and the most variable as well, was the cost of washing and bussing dishes. The marked variation among the restaurants was due to the unique characteristics of the various operations. In restaurants A and B this operation was performed by a minimum of two employees throughout the day. During part of the time these employees were either idle or working at a slow rate. In this instance an over-all increase in the volume of business would serve to reduce the unit costs for both beverages. However, a greater volume of business mould not necessarily change the current ratio of costs existing between coffee and milk. Thus, from the standpoint of relative costs, the increased volume would not be particularly important. In restaurant C the washing operation was performed by only one employee per shift. In this case the dish washer devoted a considerable portion of her time to other unrelated tasks which were not included in the washing time. Dish washing was performed for relatively short periods at an accelerated rate. Similarly, in restaurant D the washing operation was performed at irregular intervals and at a rapid rate. 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In addition, the tables presented in Appendix B provide a complete breakdown of depreciation, utility, and maintenance costs associated with each type of equipment studied. The total unit equipment costs relating to coffee were relatively uniform among the restaurants studied. It should be emphasized that these costs would not be expected to decline markedly should the volume of coffee sales increase. This is because the fixed costs, such as depreciation and maintenance, are a relatively small portion of the total equipment costs. The majority of these costs, such as electricity and gas, would vary with changes in the level of sales. The total equipment costs for milk show more variation than those for coffee. In particular, the costs for restaurant D were high in comparison with the other restaurants. This was the only restaurant studied in which the milk-dispensing equipment was owned by the operator. In this case the unit depreciation costs were high due to the relatively low volume of business during the study. This effect also was noted in connection with the dishwashing equipment costs in this restaurant. In this instance an increase in the over-all volume of business would materially reduce the equipment costs associated with milk, and to a lesser extent those related to coffee. Serving Equipment Unit serving equipment costs were found to vary considerably between restaurants, but are not important costs in the over-all picture (Table 6). Also, despite careful checking, the reported breakage rates for the restaurants studied remained exceptionally low. Various restaurant owners estimated that, a more realistic breakage rate would be much higher than those reported. Any increase in these rates would result in a greater increase in costs relating to coffee because of the relatively high cost of replacing equipment associated with the serving of this beverage. Supplies Used Total costs of supplies for both coffee and milk are quite uniform among the restaurants studied with the exception of restaurant B (Table 7). In this restaurant these costs are approximately double those shown for the other restaurants. Most of this variation is due to the larger volume of washing compound used in this restaurant. Restaurant b was the only establishment studied in which the washing compound was automatically supplied to the dishwashing machine. Restaurants B and C were the only establishments using a disinfectant the dish-washing operations. Restaurant B employed this material only when silverware was being washed. Thus the cost of this element applied to coffee but not to milk. Restaurant C used a disinfectant throughout the washing operation, so the cost was allocated to both beverages. In either case the cost of this element was negligible. material in N. • 0 • • 44) •• v) 4.) 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The amounts were determined by weighing the beginning and ending inventories, accounting for all purchases, and dividing the resulting figure by the number of guests served (Table 10), Products used by employees, as well as those used for purposes other than coffee and milk beverages, were deducted from the total disappearance figures, Coffee The total volume of coffee brewed during the study was calculated by dividing the pounds of coffee used by the amount required to make one pot. Multiplying this figure by the number of cups obtained per pot yielded the number of cups of coffee brewed. The amount of coffee used to brew one pot, as well as the number of cups obtained per pot, was determined in each restaurant by observing the actual practices. Cream Since cream was consumed with other items as well as coffee, it was necessary to make allowances for these other uses. Cream was allocated to tea at one-half the rate for initial coffee servings. In restaurants A and B an allowance of one individual creamer was made to every ten coffee refills. In restaurants C and D the cream was allocated to coffee refills on a pro rata basis; that is, a refill serving of one-half cup was charged at one-half the rate of an initial coffee serving. A further allowance of 5% of total cream consumption for other uses was made in restaurants C and D where the counter dispensers are used for fruits and cereals. In all cases the volumes of coffee sales, tea sales, and other uses were determined from the analysis of the guest checks. Sugar In all of the restaurants studied an allowance of 5% was made to other uses of sugar such as fruits and cereals. The remaining consumption was allocated to initial coffee servings and tea on an equal basis. Sugar was allocated to iced teat four times the rate of coffee and tea. Sugar for refill coffee was allocated on a pro rata basis, as described earlier. Water and Ice The water used in preparing coffee was, calculated by multiplying the ounces of water required per cup of coffee by the number of cups brewed and converting this figure to cubic feet. Similarly, the water and ice served to guests was calculated by multiplying the ounces of each required per serving -16r-4 al 4.) O (f) g C -...1 -.1 CN -IN NCO 0 •-• 1. A CO C•-• ON • . • ,....4 c-4 010 • co• 0• n. • %-.4 4-) ▪ ••4 ON .4 0 4-) N 0 0 O CS) Crl -4, r*4 NO • 0• Es-• NO• •`4• e.4 0 O di A 4.) 0 ts. 0 C\I CC) \ 0 • • C.--• cd to (I-' cd Na U) U) 4.) 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The number of glasses served was obtained from the guest checks, while the average serving size was determined by weighing a series of servings and averaging the weights. An inventory of the total milk used in each restaurant was maintained to determine the percentage of the total milk used that was sold as fluid milk. Since fluid milk sales are not subject to the same type of refill servings as is true of coffee, any milk refills recorded during the study were considered as initial servings. Labor Labor data in this study, with the exception of washing and bussing dishes, were collected through a work-sampling technique. The daily restaurant'loperations were divided into time periods with the relatively busy lunch and dinner hours separated from the lighter business hours in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Observations then were made during each of these periods on different days of the week. This made it possible to cover a sufficient number of conditions so that all potentially significant sources of variation were taken into account. During each observation period the observer selected one or two waitresses and at intervals of 15 seconds recorded the exact tasks being performed by each waitress. An accurate count of pots of coffee brewed, as well as all servings of coffee, milk, and water, was maintained during each observation period. The labor time required for washing and bussing dishes in restaurants A, B, and C was determined by totaling the working hours of those employees engaged in this operation. Time spent in other tasks by these employees was then subtracted from the total to obtain the hours spent in washing and bussing dishes. In restaurant D the task of washing and bussing dishes was not assigned to specific employees. Here, the bussing labor was measured by the worksampling technique. The washing labor was measured by performing a series of observations to determine the average time to prepare, load, and unload a tray of dishes. The average time per tray multiplied by the number of trays washed yielded the total time spent in this operation. The unit labor requirement necessary to perform the various operations connected with the preparation and serving of coffee and milk are shown in Table 9. The tasks included in each labor element are reported in detail in the appendix. Cv X18» J N 0 Q -^ tT -4 tf\ t \ CV 1n (V\ -zI• t(1 m to ?I '00-4 ON 1 f^ • O r - O O r" d \0 CV t`- r-1 +-f .-+ \() tl ' + N (Y ..^ CV ' (I) 0) cu O .0 O .-^ t r '0r J r , ^, to U .-I i r--f N c CO w1 0\ -4 In o to ^ d U) O Sc -1-) 0 CA r"t N tX^ o-.0 CM r .4 .-1 N C'- lh M VG +f tr1 C1f r' t!1 CV O 0 i0 CO -3 o (A tr1 .--f U O .-f F-f (11 N -I .--f CTS C-- QC o - O s-I CV tt1 ^ ^ C CV '.0 t- O^ NCO ' o N: '00'0s-4 1J\ 4,-I -N: 4 of 0 0 t^. 'ti M .-i M Lr\ o' ^O tt \O i c' 1 cz? ^O ^fl t ^1 Cam- Cv r (AJ tr1N 4toN r N- 1nNCO ^tAOO (^V}! ^M e-f O lV ^^•++ N " W U 4 N .^y V1 •.-t 0 O 41 U) .^ M. ° 02 4 'L7 0 p1 ., r *d -4 'E p, +.> p, N p1 t1i N pOi ' O O N t O 4 Cd u 0 *tl ! COI 0 E+ +^ M (v O1 C lU lU N ctS «a N rti S f c rti C ^c7 0 !-^ «+ 0 ^., to lU 07 (ti W W".L", V} O O Cr) E-i H ^w N U) O O u) E-+ H ? H - fl f-i 4-f of tta -19Allocatin Joint Labor Costs for Cleanup, Servin • Water Taki Orders and Pre rin Checks and e Time Only those portions of the total restaurant labor time that were allocated to coffee or milk are included in Table 9, Direct labor time for coffee and milk are readily evident. A brief explanation is necessary to further clarify the method of allocating joint costs such as cleanup, serving water, taking orders and preparing checks, and idle time. By multiplying the total waitress time during the study by the percentage of observed time devoted to the element in question, the total time devoted to each element was ascertained. Total element time, of course, applied to all items sold in the restaurant. Consequently it was necessary to allocate a portion of the total element time to guests having coffee or milk and in turn to the respective beverages. The number of guests served coffee and milk, both ala carte and with dinners, is shown in Table 10. Also, the amount of the average check (ala carte, with dinners, and weighted average) is indicated for each type of guest order. The value of coffee or milk relative to the average guest check is shown in percentage figures along with the percentage of guests ordering the respective beverages. These two sets of percentage figures were used in allocating the total waitress time to coffee and milk. The time allocated to each beverage was shown earlier in Table 9. For example, in restaurant B it was determined that 19.32 hours were devoted to cleanup operations during the study. In this case 55.50% of the guests had ordered coffee, so a proportionate share of the cleanup time was allocated to these guests (19.32 hours times 55.5o% equals 10.72 hours). The average value of the guest check of guests ordering coffee in restaurant B was 80 cents. Coffee therefore equalled 12.57% of the average check (10 cents divided by 80 cents). Consequently, 12.57% of the cleanup time, or 80.6 minutes, was allocated to coffee. Similarly, 9.68% of the guests in restaurant Bordered milk, so 9.68% of the cleanup time was charged to these guests. In turn, milk represented 9.76% of the average check of these guests, so 9.76% of the time charged to these guests was allocated to milk. It will be noted that there was considerable variation among restaurants in the relationship of coffee or milk to the average guest check. Thus, the cleanup time allocated to each beverage varied because of the actual differences observed and because of the allocation procedure. The amounts of labor allocated to each beverage for the other joint services varied for the same reasons. 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"I RI -21The labor time involved in washing and bussing dishes was allocated to the respective beverages on the basis of the number of pieces that coffee and milk sales contributed to the total number washed. A summary of the number and type of dishes washed during the three-day study is shown in Table 11. Also, the percentage of pieces that each beverage contributed to the total is indicated at the bottom of the table. Pieces used by employees were deducted in determining these percentages. As silverware was handled with greater ease and efficiency than the other pieces washed, it was accounted for by treating it at a ratio of 2 to 1 in allocating the labor costs; that is, two pieces of silverware were said to be the equal of one other piece. Restaurant B serves as an example of the procedure used in the allocation of dish-washing labor to coffee and milk. During the study coffee sales to guests accounted for 3,259 of the pieces washed. Dividing this figure by the total number of pieces washed (14,662, after dividing the silverware by 2) yielded the percentage of pieces contributed by coffee, or 22.23 percent. Similarly, milk sales contributed 193 pieces or 1.32% of the total number washed. Multiplying the total labor cost of washing and bussing dishes by percentages found for the respective beverages yielded the portion to be charged to each beverage. Equipment Depreciation and Maintenance Depreciation and maintenance expenses were computed for the various kinds of equipment used in serving coffee or milk by the restaurant operators. The data relating to the dish-washing equipment and installation were obtained from equipment distributors and contractors, as restaurant owners generally were unable to supply original equipment and installation cost data. Data for coffee makers and milk dispensers were obtained from the restaurant operators. Depreciation costs were calculated by depreciating the equipment over a tenyear period and prorating these costs to the three-day study. In a similar manner, the annual maintenance expenses were prorated to the study. In lieu of depreciation and maintenance charges, the rental charge for the coffee-making equipment in restaurants A, B, and D was determined by multiplying the pounds of coffee used by the reported rental rates. Rental charges on milk dispensers could not be accurately ascertained, so are incorporated in the product cost of the beverage. As with labor, total costs for dish-washing equipment were allocated to both coffee and milk on the basis of the number of pieces that each beverage contributed to the total number washed. However, the efficiency in the handling of silverware relative to other pieces was more pronounced with equipment costs than was true for labor costs. 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Three of the restaurants studied obtained hot water for making tea from the coffee-brewing equipment, In cases such as this, the percentage of equipment cost charged to each beverage was determined by the analysis of the guest checks. For example, the analysis of guest checks in restaurant A indicated that tea represented 5% of the combined sales of tea and coffee. Therefore, 5% of the costs associated with the coffee-brewing equipment were charged to tea * Similarly, the percentage of costs associated with milk dispensers actually charged fluid milk sales was determined by the percentage these sales represented of the total volume of milk used during the study. Water, Gas, and Electricity The physical amounts of water, gas, and electricity used in each of the restaurants are shown in Table 12. The volume of water used in restaurant C was computed from direct observations of the washing operation. In the other restaurants the volume was computed from manufacturers , specifications for the particular equipment employed. The volume of gas necessary to heat the calculated volumes of water to the temperatures observed during the study was determined by applying the appropriate formulas provided by gas distributors. Electrical requirements were measured by means of meters attached to each piece of equipment used during the study. The cost of water, gas, and electricity used was allocated to the respective beverages in the same manner as the equipment, maintenance, and depreciation costs, Serving Equipment In restaurant A it was possible to determine the actual annual breakage rate from inventory records. In the other restaurants records were not available and breakage rates were estimated by the operators. Annual costs were prorated to the three-day period. The portion of this breakage cost actually allocated to each beverage was based upon the percentage of total use of each item that applied to the respective beverages. The percentage of utilization was determined from the analysis of the guest checks. Thus, if 10% of the saucers used during the study were in connection with foods and beverages other than coffee, 10% of the cost was allocated to these uses. Supplies The physical volumes of washing compounds and disinfectants used in each of the restaurants were measured by maintaining inventory controls during the study period. The costs for these items were allocated to each beverage in the same manner as the dish-washing equipment discussed earlier; that is, on the basis of number of pieces washed. The preliminary survey of restaurant operators indicated that the normal disappearance of napkins was approximately one per guest served. 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